Happy 40 To Meeee

Here's to a new chapter, a new beginning in my life, at 40 years of age...how the heck did I get here so fast! This is the age I remember my parents being when, what felt just like yesterday, I was in high school. Now I'm here and in 10 years I'll be 50...just like Ross reminds Joey in the above Friends clip which echoes my sentiments exactly!

Really though, turning 39 I think was worse, as I knew it was the end of my incredible 30's and being on the downslide to the next decade. It's given me much time to reflect, accept, want to change certain things, appreciate (or not) the hardships and challenges I conquered along the way, being proud of my accomplishments and realize the strengths I have built because of it all. It's empowering to begin a new phase of 'ME'. I know who I am better than I ever have and with that I can continue being proactive in 'living my best life' - (my favorite quote I mantra from Oprah).

 We celebrated over the weekend with 7 of my greatest friends, old and new, plus their spouses in White Rock. I chose my favorite go-to restaurant The Boathouse overlooking the ocean. They decked me out in "40" party accessories which made it so much more fun and they all hit it off so well I think a dinner party with them all is in order soon! So blessed to have such great people in my life!